Jeremy Clarkson adds his voice to the reactions over Horner’s sudden exit

The news of Christian Horner’s dismissal, as expected, remains the main topic of discussion today—even more than 24 hours after the bombshell broke yesterday—and is set to leave a lasting impact on Red Bull’s future.

After twenty years of dedicated service—including a combined haul of 14 World Championships in both drivers’ and constructors’ titles, over 107 pole positions, 124 race wins, and 287 podiums—the Leamington Spa manager will no longer be at the helm of the Milton Keynes team.

The heavy mantle will be passed to Laurent Mekies, who, after leaving Ferrari in 2023, began a new chapter last year as team principal at Racing Bulls with promising results.

Horner’s departure from Red Bull has clearly shaken public opinion—some believed his era in Milton Keynes was coming to an end, while others were completely shocked by the news, despite the team’s discouraging recent results on track.

Even Jeremy Clarkson, the well-known British TV presenter famous for hosting the popular motorsport show Top Gear, felt compelled to comment on the sensational event.

''After 20 years with the team, Christian Horner departs Oracle Red Bull racing,'' he wrote via his X account briefly.

He finally wished Horner the best for his future: ''Good luck in your future endeavor’s Christian!''

In a farewell speech addressed to Red Bull employees, Horner admitted he was quite shocked by the news, before thanking the team for the incredible achievements over the past 20 years.